The Outer Worlds 2 release is nearly here, bringing many people who loved the original game back into this universe where business executives overrule everyone.
With the embargo date set to reveal review scores for the upcoming game, you will want to have a good understanding of when the game is actually released so you can play it.
Here is everything we know about The Outer Worlds 2 release date and a possible start time.
When Does The Outer Worlds 2 Release?
The Outer Worlds 2 full release date is on October 29, but anyone who pre-orders the Premium Edition will be able to play the game five days early on October 24.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to download and play the game on that later date, but if they desire to play early and get all the rest of the content included in the Premium Edition, they can buy the $30 upgrade pack on the Xbox Store.
It might not be the perfect festive game for Halloween, but fans of the first game will hardly complain about being able to run around and mess with the various corporations and NPCs just before the holiday.
Do We Know the Exact Release Time for The Outer Worlds 2?
According to the PlayStation Store, the standard edition of The Outer Worlds 2 will go live at 1 PM ET on October 29, so this version of the game will not have a midnight release. That is not the same for the early access players, who will be able to play starting at 12 AM ET on October 24.
Here is a chart that will break down the starting times for the standard version of The Outer Worlds 2.
| Time Zone | The Outer Worlds 2 Standard Start Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1 PM—October 29 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12 PM—October 29 |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10 AM—October 29 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5 PM—October 29 |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | 4 AM—October 30 |
The standard edition of The Outer Worlds 2 releasing at midday in the United States is definitely an odd time for the full game to release. Usually, even with games that have an early access period, they will become playable at either midnight Eastern Time or sometime in the morning. Having it set for the afternoon is definitely not the norm with big releases like this.
Are you setting aside time to dive into The Outer Worlds 2 at launch? Let us know in the comments or on the Insider Gaming forum.
As we approach the release of The Outer Worlds 2, check out the achievement and trophy list for the game. Here is also the preload guide that includes the file size for the game before launch.
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